1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Portrait of General Hauke's Son is a 1859 oil by Juliusz Kossak, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting shows a young boy riding a white horse. The boy wears a dark jacket, white shirt, and white pants with lace trim. He holds a straw hat in his left hand. The horse has a red bridle and a brown saddle. In the background, there are trees and hills. The boy's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. The horse is in motion, with its front legs raised. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. You can learn more about the artist's technique by looking up chiaroscuro.
Juliusz Fortunat Kossak (15 December 1824 – 3 February 1899) was a Polish historical painter and master illustrator who specialized in battle scenes, military portraits and horses.
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